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Recent data shows that this procedure provides lasting weightloss in adolescents, with complication rates similar to those seen in adults. She has managed to lose and maintain a 125pound weight loss. Lisa farmer discusses how virtua s gastric sleeve bariatric surgery and comprehensive weightloss programs helped her lose weight and live a healthy lifestyle. Essentials and controversies in bariatric surgery intechopen. Weight loss surgery for dummies, 2nd edition is the most uptodate and authoritative guide to understanding the impact of surgical weightloss before, during, and after surgery. It contains only the most essential information you need to know in order to succeed before and after weight loss surgery. Weight loss surgery for teens bariatric surgery for. Bariatric surgery is not a quick fix it requires commitment from the patient to make the lifestyle changes necessary to achieve results. Weight loss surgery success stories newtonwellesley. But the hard work may be worth it for people who are very overweight and have serious health problems because of their weight. Our bariatric program offers weight loss surgery to reverse obesity. Recipes for life after weightloss surgery, revised and.
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